Flowers

Best months are from April to August with a huge variety of amazing blooming flowers. However, worth a visit any season. Can be crowded on weekends during the summer. If you visit in summer, you definitely shouldn't miss the Rose and Light Festival (Rosen und Lichterfest): For one weekend in June thousands of lights illuminate the garden!

The castle is one of the top 100 spots in Japan for viewing cherry blossoms. Blooming time is in spring: From end of March until early April. There is also a castle festival held annually during the blooming period, the Oshiro Matsuri festival with illuminated cherry blossoms at night from 6-9 p.m..

Special time of day tip: Every night 600 lanterns are illuminate the castle and its surroundings. It's a magnificent view.

A wide variety of different wildflowers can be seen from May to September. The best months are June and July. However, it is not possible to see all of them on one visit. The best chance for pleasant weather is usually from April to the beginning of July. From mid-July to August it rains more frequently.

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